Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner OpportunityCompassionCare Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Reno, NV. Our Nurse Practitioners provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people's lives. This role includes patient assessments, symptom management, advance care planning, and ensuring care aligns with patients' values and goals. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!How you will benefitQuality 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and familiesProvide care that is centered on comfort, dignity, and goals of careGreater work/life balance with flexible scheduling optionsLess time on your feet compared to other settingsAbility to work independently while also having interdisciplinary team supportJob stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing companyAs a Nurse Practitioner you will:Provide compassionate medical care and symptom managementPerform assessments, order/interpret diagnostic tests, and develop care plansPrescribe medications, manage treatments, and coordinate hospice servicesConduct and document face-to-face visits for eligibility and recertificationCollaborate with physicians and IDT team to align care with patient goalsParticipate in care planning and coordinate with team and external providersMaintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance regulationEducate patients & families on medical, emotional, and spiritual needsContribute to quality improvement efforts and professional developmentServe as a clinical resource and liaison to community partnersResponsibilitiesFacilitate new patient consultation and health history reviewPerform physical examinations and screenings of patientsOrder and administer tests including bloodworkReview and interpret test resultsDiagnose health problemsDetect changes in patient conditionAdminister medicationsOperate medical equipmentRecommend further treatment options or future appointments if neededProvide referrals to other practitioners when necessaryProvide after-care/ongoing care information and resources to patientsEnsure patient records are kept up to date including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc.Deliver quality, physician-level care while complying with company policies, safety regulations, and productivity metricsAll other duties as assignedQualificationsMaster's degree in nursingCurrent state nurse practitioner license required5+ years nursing experience requiredStrong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA requiredStrong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and writtenPatient, compassionate natureAbility to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and other medical staffProficiency in medical instruments and equipmentProficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems preferredPrescriptive authorization requiredWork RequirementsActive unrestricted license to practice in stateCertificate/license as a Nurse Practitioner to meet individual state practice actCurrent DEA registration if applicableAbout our Line of BusinessAt CompassionCare Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. CompassionCare Hospice, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.